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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to early voting in local elections. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an early voting period for municipal elections in Massachusetts. It allows qualified voters to cast ballots during an 11-business day period prior to the election, either in person at designated early voting sites or by mail. The bill sets requirements for the early voting process, including publishing notice of the early voting sites, preparing voter lists, and counting and securing the early voting ballots. The state secretary is required to promulgate regulations to implement the early voting provisions within 6 months of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Brian Ashe (D),
Cory Atkins (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I),
Robert Koczera (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Denise Provost (D),
John Scibak (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4252 (on 02/28/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3486 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3486.pdf |
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